2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WA16 MYZ
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 96,585 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA16 MYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 96,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA16 MYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (WA16 MYZ) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
WA16 MYZ Mileage History
- 24/07/202476,352 mi
- 24/07/202476,352 mi
- 17/07/202585,071 mi+8,719 mi
- 26/08/202696,584 mi+11,513 mi
- 26/08/202696,585 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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